ZIP 36801 Insurance Data

Opelika, Alabama · Lee County · 119 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,567/yr
-0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.48%
Avg severity: $10,445
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-41.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL)

ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,567 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 119 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51th percentile nationally. Compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931, this ZIP runs 19% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36801 is 23.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,445. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.49% in this ZIP, a drop of 41.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 36801 have fallen by 0.4%, ranging from $1,567 to $1,577 with a five-year average of $1,572 — an annualized rate of -0.1% per year. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice — homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 36801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,567 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,567 vs $1,931
19% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,573
2019 $1,576 +0.2%
2020 $1,569 -0.5%
2021 $1,577 +0.5%
2022 $1,567 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,572
Premium Range
$1,567 - $1,577
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 36801?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) is $1,567 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Opelika, AL?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.48% in this ZIP), loss ratio (23.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.49%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36801 compared to the national average?
ZIP 36801 premiums of $1,567/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36801?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36801 is 0.49%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -41.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36801 have ranged from $1,567 to $1,577, with a 5-year average of $1,572. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36801 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36801 has an average premium of $1,567/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average.

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